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Kuwait committee approves screening of expat driving licences
A parliamentary committee in Kuwait has reportedly approved a proposal requiring the country’s interior ministry to set up a panel to screen driving licences held by foreigners. The approval comes amid continued debate at the National Assembly regarding the country’s traffic problems, with some MPs suggesting restrictions on foreign workers are the solution. Kuwait Times
Health insurance for all is on the way in Oman
Medical insurance will become mandatory in Oman’s private sector, but it will take time to implement fully, according to a senior member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry of Health wants mandatory health insurance to be provided for all private sector employees, but some companies are still unable to do so
Skilled workers can take up maximum two part-time jobs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Skilled employees such as experts, consultants, university professors and doctors can take a maximum of two part-time jobs with two employers under the new system introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, a senior official told Gulf News on Monday. Dr Omar Abdul Rahman Al Nuaimi, assistant undersecretary for International Relations at
UAE driving licence accepted in over 50 countries
If you’re planning to take a road trip abroad, hiring a car has become a lot easier as more countries are accepting the UAE driver’s licence. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the list of countries have included more – bringing the number of countries to over 50. This means that
Good conduct certificate in UAE suspended
UAE ministry, in a circular, urges embassies and consulates not to request for the certificate. On March 29, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) sent out a letter to embassies and consulates across the UAE confirming the news of the postponement. Under the reference: ‘The UAE suspends requesting certificates of good
April 18, 2018
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EER is delighted to announce the launch of its Relocation App, providing a mobile-friendly service delivery. We are rolling out the app in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and will follow shortly with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Our assignees will be provided with access to our app enabling them to access information documents, which will
April 4, 2018
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Bayut.com report says Dubai Silicon Oasis is most popular for renting apartments in February. 28 FEB 2018 The most popular area for renting an apartment in February in Dubai was Dubai Silicon Oasis, overtaking Dubai Marina, according to real estate portal Bayut.com. Bayut said the property market in Dubai showed stability in February, with the
UAE agrees special measures for Expo 2020 Dubai participants
Agreement with Bureau International des Expositions aims to ensure ‘seamless experience’ at mega event. The UAE will implement a series of measures including entry permits, tax and customs exemptions and recognition of foreign driving licences to ensure a seamless experience for participant countries at Expo 2020 Dubai. In an agreement with the Bureau International des
Kuwait committee rejects tax on remittances
A Kuwaiti parliamentary committee has rejected four proposals to impose taxes on remittances, saying they were unconstitutional. One proposal said taxes should be imposed only on foreigners transferring money to their home countries while another said they should be applied to both expatriates and Kuwaitis, the Legal and Legislative Committee said. Another proposal stipulated prison
March 14, 2018
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